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How far is Rottnest Island from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 5148 miles / 8285 kilometers / 4473 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Rottnest Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5147.923 miles
  • 8284.779 kilometers
  • 4473.423 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5138.407 miles
  • 8269.464 kilometers
  • 4465.153 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Rottnest Island generates about 603 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 603 kilograms equals 1 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Rottnest Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E
Destination Rottnest Island Airport
City: Rottnest Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RTS
ICAO Code: YRTI
Coordinates: 32°0′24″S, 115°32′24″E